Lori
Lori: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /loษน.i/ ยท /lษษน.i/
Meaning and origin of Lori
- A female given name, popular in the US in the 1960s.
Etymology
In some cases, a 20th century spelling variant of Laurie, from Laura. In other cases, a diminutive form of names such as Loretta and Lorraine.
How popular is Lori?
Since 1880, 341,911 girls and 853 boys in the U.S. have been named Lori (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8 in 1963. Its highest rank for boys was #1100 in 1962. In 2025, 118 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lori
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Lori
Names that peaked around the same time as Lori and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Lori FAQ
What does the name Lori mean?
A female given name, popular in the US in the 1960s. In some cases, a 20th century spelling variant of Laurie, from Laura. In other cases, a diminutive form of names such as Loretta and Lorraine.
How popular is the name Lori?
Since 1880, 341,911 girls and 853 boys in the U.S. have been named Lori (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8 in 1963. Its highest rank for boys was #1100 in 1962. In 2025, 118 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lori a boy or girl name?
Lori is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 341,911 girls and 853 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.